We had an hour to kill before having to go back to the train station, as all the tourist's…read moreattractions in Coventry centre had closed at 4pm, and so stopped here, since there did not seem any other place to go nearby for a hot drink. It was also very inviting as it was a nice sunny day, and they had tables outside. It's a shame as they are for smokers. What about non-smokers who want to enjoy the sun and warm weather outside? Unfortunately, we were also subjected to the smoking. I do not drink coffee for medical reasons, and so settled for the hot chocolate. Here, it is a shame again, as most coffee shops, the "hot" is missing, and often I have to ask for extra hot if ever I go again. It was very well presented, but it also was quite powdery, so not the best hot chocolate that I have tasted. Perhaps, it does coffee better but I shall never know. The decor is nice, clean and relaxing and uncluttered with wooden tables. Friendly service. Closes at 6pm, and they starting packing up the outside tables and chairs around 5.50pm, which suited us, as we were just leaving! They also get another star for very nice and clean, modern and pleasant toilet facilities.

A new chic cafe opened up on Warwick row. Very close to the train station offering an alternative…read moreto the vending machines and Starbucks at the station itself. Decent coffee. Decent service. Nice decor with typical Oregon trail pine looking furniture, staff in flanno & Edison bulbs. Would be great for a light business lunch or if you're trying to meet someone in the city centre without just defaulting to the pub.

I visited this place for the first time today and will definitely be visiting again. It was quiet,…read morethough I imagine there are times when it's absolutely bustling with customers. Excellent coffee, friendly staff, very cosy atmosphere.

This is an amazing little diner that is literally down the road from me, I've spent quite a few…read moreSaturday and Sunday mornings having one of their gorgeous cooked breakfasts. They have a lovely atmosphere, great quality food and very friendly staff. I would recommend going to it for breakfast or lunch. As well as dining in it offers a delivery service for customers who are working and can't get out on their lunch breaks which is a great service.

Family run diner decorated in Americana. The staff are extremely friendly, even on a Sunday morning…read morewhen the rest of the world would rather be in bed. The service is great - they quickly get to know and greet their regulars and nothing is too much trouble. The menu includes a wide range of breakfasts, sandwiches and cooked lunches, all cheap but tasty. They still offer free refills on tea and coffee, and do the best cooked breakfasts to be had in Coventry, without question - they're the only ones who don't serve it with a side order of grease! They also offer a free order and delivery service for local workers who can't get out at lunchtime, even driving to the other side of the city, and they also offer outside catering. They're a Coventry institution, and deservedly so.

Popped in to this quaint corner cafe today. Had their club sandwich (bacon, cheese, lettuce and…read moretomato) for £2.75. Nice service, good food, reasonable price. The breakfasts look good and they even do a full Irish (3 x bacon, 3 x sausage, 2 x eggs, fried bread, tomatoes, beans, 2 x bread & butter including tea or coffee added fried spuds and white pudding £6.00 ) along with the English! Not too much choice for lunches, but do burgers and pannini's (meatballs, hangover special, sausage savoury etc. £3.00). Will use again worth a try.

This is a new coffee place in the city centre. It has that American coffee house vibe and I loved…read moreit! Great date place or just somewhere to perch and do some work. Coffee ain't too bad either!

This is one of my favourite cafés in Coventry, particularly when taking my nieces and nephews for a…read morewander around town. It's family-friendly, is linked to the wonderful Coventry Transport Museum, and is excellent value for money. The manager used to run open mic nights in the evenings, which closed down for a while. Thankfully I hear they may be starting up again, a perfect drop-in for a summer evening. A brilliant array of drinks and snacks.

I'm going to mirror Kristin's review here and say the same thing…read more.. I read online how this was the best dessert place in Coventry! But when I went... I didn't experience that at all. There was 1 young lad on staff and 1 older guy outside making some pretty interesting and impressive swirly dessert things out of some sort of liquid that he was squeezing into a vat of oil, I have to say that I was impressed! He seemed to be a PRO at making these desserts that looked similar to a pretzel but orange. I didn't try one but it looked great anyway - I;m just not a fan of fried things... The pictures online didn't mirror the inside at all. There wasn't a huge 'cake fridge' with all manner of cakes and desserts, I counted about 5 cakes that all looked pretty ordinary (sorry!) They did have a good selection of ice cream, but it didn't look like it was a popular item as you can tell when ice cream is fresh and a new tub swapped out every day, etc. Maybe I'm just being a bit too critical? Maybe I was supposed to sit down and order from the menu or something and they make it all from fresh? I don't know... I hope that's how it works anyway. I think going in with high expectations and then seeing, well... not a lot on display, that ruined the experience for me, so even if they brought out the best of the best cake in the World... It still would't have turned me around because my first impression was shattered. The ice cream tasted fine though, not amazing, but better than average.

First time going there; It is a nice place which offers freshly made waffles and cookie dough…read moreamongst other things, everything is prepared as you wait which is great. Presentation is excellent and main staff were quite helpful, also making suggestions. It is overall a quaint place with a diner setting, leather seating and generous portions great for one or two to share. There was also an outdoor seating area which was good for the current heat or an option of sitting indoors for a cooler atmosphere, many icecream flavours (similar to an Italian gelateria). Spread the word and go there yourself, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

This is an excellent airy and open Starbucks location located inside on the top floor of a New Look…read morein the Ricoh Arena shopping center. It is usually busy, as every Starbucks I've been to in the UK is, but it's easy to get your drink quickly enough. Sometimes there's no wait at all and you can zip right through! Seating can sometimes be limited, as a lot of business men take up tables for hours working and having business meetings. And sometimes the tables are in desperate need of being bussed... but all in all it is a great calm and chill location. The staff here are always very personable and sometimes even remember me! There is a nice collection of Starbucks mugs from their employees of places around the world they've visited. Aside from the annoying loud Skype conversations of people sitting near by, all in all I give this place 5 Stars. I wish they had longer hours though (due to New Look) Yay for Starbucks and their tasty drinks!

This place is ALWAYS packed! I LOVE Starbucks :) All of their drinks are tasty and made to order. I…read morealso enjoy the different variations of secret menu drinks. This location has a toilet for use with purchase. Sometimes a chair isn't always available and there's a long queue, but if you give yourself enough time, they always get your drink correct here!

The staff are rude & the whole place needs a deep clean. The furniture is grubby, floor always…read moresticky, tables never wiped down after customers leave.

This is a lovely traditional english cafe offering the typical cafe food you would expect. You can…read moreget a full meal or a snack at a very reasonable price along with a hot or cold drink. The cafe decor is very 50s which adds to its charm.The cafe is in Riley square and is surrounded by free parking.

My favourite bookstore in Coventry to wander around browsing for new books. I often go in planning…read moreto buy one particular book and end up leaving with a bag full. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It's always worth checking out the Staff Picks shelf for great books you might otherwise miss. The Costa Coffee shop on the first floor is a great place to chill out with a coffee after a book buying spree. If you can manage to get one of the comfy sofa's by the window you could easily spend a couple of hours in there drinking coffee and watching the world go by in Coventry's Lower Precinct outside.

The Smithford Way Waterstones is like an oasis of intellect in the middle of a mad and crazy…read moreshopping area. The store is spread out over three spacious floors of which the ground and first floor are mainly fiction. That could potentially be a point of improvement. I was surprised to find only 2 shelves on Philosophy in the Religion/Philosophy section. The staff is very friendly and very interactive and you can be sure to find a good recommendation either through staff picks or just by talking to them. Great way to kill a couple of hours if you're getting bored, like me, in the city centre. :-)